Unsung Heroes & Heroines
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:52 pmFollowing David Martin's suggestion on the (North Notts) Club Area of the Forum, I am delighted to start this new topic with copies from a couple of posts already placed on there:
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by Graham C. Marshall » Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:24 am » Post #2
I am one of the many people who attend this club at Whitwell. I'm pretty certain that everyone that goes comes away feeling that they have had a great time and eagerly anticipate the next meeting in two months. Most will be unaware of the understated management style of Pete Richardson and the affect that has on the smooth running of the club. Pete is quite laid back and not given to being officious but can, if necessary, make his feelings felt if someone starts playing silly 'b's'.
North Notts is extremely lucky to have Laura Richardson involved. The day before a club meeting Laura can be found frantically baking a whole host of delicious things such as: cheese scones; cheese and onion quiche; sausage rolls; lemon cake and much more. These she sells at prices that barely cover costs and do not reflect the time and effort she puts in.
Come along and see us at the New Middle Club at Whitwell; you're sure of a warm welcome. Bring only your guitars as amps and drums are provided. Club members help set up the equipment and man the desk. They also solve various sound problems that arise from time to time. Some of them even create them.
I'll see you there.Graham C. Marshall
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by Paul Creasey » Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:35 am » Post #3
WELL SAID, Graham!
During the time that I've been back "in the fold" playing Shads-style music, I've often paused to think about the many "Unsung Heroes" amongst the friends I've made. Pete, Laura, and the rest of the North Notts Team are most definately "on the list".
As you say, Pete's understated management style is highly effective and very much appreciated - he has also been most helpful to our Band in other ways totally unconnected with the North Notts club.
As they say "behind every successful man....." - and in this case it is most certainly true - Laura's smiling face and welcoming comments are only the tip of a VERY large (and in this case, untypically warm) iceberg that includes all the hard work she does "under the surface" in the Catering Department.
VERY MANY Thanks, Pete & Laura - and long may you continue with the sterling work that you do for the benefit of us all!
Kindest regards
Paul
I trust, and feel sure, that this will be the first of many, many, "Unsung Hero (or Heroine)" Posts on Shadow Music!
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by Graham C. Marshall » Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:24 am » Post #2
I am one of the many people who attend this club at Whitwell. I'm pretty certain that everyone that goes comes away feeling that they have had a great time and eagerly anticipate the next meeting in two months. Most will be unaware of the understated management style of Pete Richardson and the affect that has on the smooth running of the club. Pete is quite laid back and not given to being officious but can, if necessary, make his feelings felt if someone starts playing silly 'b's'.
North Notts is extremely lucky to have Laura Richardson involved. The day before a club meeting Laura can be found frantically baking a whole host of delicious things such as: cheese scones; cheese and onion quiche; sausage rolls; lemon cake and much more. These she sells at prices that barely cover costs and do not reflect the time and effort she puts in.
Come along and see us at the New Middle Club at Whitwell; you're sure of a warm welcome. Bring only your guitars as amps and drums are provided. Club members help set up the equipment and man the desk. They also solve various sound problems that arise from time to time. Some of them even create them.
I'll see you there.Graham C. Marshall
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by Paul Creasey » Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:35 am » Post #3
WELL SAID, Graham!
During the time that I've been back "in the fold" playing Shads-style music, I've often paused to think about the many "Unsung Heroes" amongst the friends I've made. Pete, Laura, and the rest of the North Notts Team are most definately "on the list".
As you say, Pete's understated management style is highly effective and very much appreciated - he has also been most helpful to our Band in other ways totally unconnected with the North Notts club.
As they say "behind every successful man....." - and in this case it is most certainly true - Laura's smiling face and welcoming comments are only the tip of a VERY large (and in this case, untypically warm) iceberg that includes all the hard work she does "under the surface" in the Catering Department.
VERY MANY Thanks, Pete & Laura - and long may you continue with the sterling work that you do for the benefit of us all!
Kindest regards
Paul
I trust, and feel sure, that this will be the first of many, many, "Unsung Hero (or Heroine)" Posts on Shadow Music!